Month: June 2023

India office leasing market witness 16% YoY growth in demand at 58.2 mn sqft gross absorption across top 6 cities

India office market in 2023 culminated with 58.2 million sqft of gross absorption across the top 6 cities, said a report by Colliers India. The last quarter of the year witnessed the highest-ever demand for office spaces in India, with…

Goa: Sun, sand & all that spice

By Nikhil Merchant When thoughts drift to Goa and its delectable offerings, it takes a highly dependable coastal stance—think spicy prawn curry, ukade rice, crispy rava fried fish, and a coconut-infused catch-of-the-day curry. Add in humble veggies like cabbage or…

Kochi Metro Station to have flexi workspaces! KMRL, Infopark sign landmark MoU – Timeline, features, and more

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) and Infopark have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop cutting-edge IT workspaces within the confines of the Kochi Metro station. The MoU, signed between KMRL MD Loknath Behera and…

Poco M6 5G launched with Redmi 13C 5G like specs, more affordable pricing: Details

Poco has launched the M6 5G smartphone in India. Spec-by-spec, it’s the same phone as the Redmi 13C 5G. But being an online-exclusive, it costs less money. The Poco M6 5G price in India starts at Rs 10,499 for 4GB/128GB,…

Govt grants one-time exemption to LIC to achieve 25 per cent MPS in 10 years

The government has granted a one-time exemption to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to achieve 25 per cent Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) within 10 years, the state-owned insurer said on Thursday. The country’s largest insurer LIC was listed in…

Sowing of rabi crops down 3%

The sowing of key rabi crops, such as wheat, pulses, oilseeds and coarse cereals, has declined by 3% on year, impacted by the late harvesting of paddy and diversion to other crops, officials said on Friday. According to data from…

India weather update: IMD predicts hailstorm in THESE states; Punjab, Haryana to see dense fog – Check full forecast here

In its latest weather forecast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that there is an induced Cyclonic Circulation over West Rajasthan and its vicinity in the lower tropospheric levels. Dense fog in Punjab, Haryana, Assam Hailstorm in North East India…

Jewellery consumption growth estimated at 10-12% in FY24, organised retailers to post revenue increase of 15-18%

ICRA has revised its forecast of the year-on-year domestic jewellery consumption growth (in value terms) for FY2024 to 10-12 per cent from 8-10 per cent estimated earlier. This, it said, will be primarily driven by the rise in gold prices….

Ex-cop shot dead by militants at mosque in J-K’s Baramulla

A retired senior superintendent of police (SSP) was shot dead by terrorists on Sunday morning when he was praying at a local mosque in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district. The cop has been identified as 72-year-old Mohammad Shafi Mir, who…

Top 10 richest families in the world in 2023 – Know their net worth

In the ever-evolving landscape of global wealth, the year 2023 unveils a captivating chapter in the narrative of prosperity. Enter the exclusive realm of the elite, where family legacies transcend generations, and fortunes reach astronomical heights. Bloomberg’s annual family fortunes…